The paper used on the carrier of an affixed product
will depend on the type of carrier. The carrier can be a continuous
form, a unit set, laser sheet or a single sheet, which all can be
made up of many different types of paper. The type of paper will depend
on the intended use of the carrier, the method of affixing the product
and the method in which the carrier and/or affixed product will be
imprinted. For more details on what types of paper are available for
the different carrier types, select one of the types at the left.

Note: When the carrier is
a one part continuous, a laser sheet or a single sheet, be sure to
use a paper heavy enough to support the affixed product. The paper
should be at least comparable to a 20 lb. bond. Using a heavier stock,
such as 28 lb. ledger, will generally help the carrier and affixed
product run smoothly through the printer. Contact your manufacturer
to see what your best options would be.

Paper for Affixed Products

Cards

The affixed card can be made up of several different
types of material, such as paper, laminated paper, and plastic. Each
type is available in different weights and finishes. When considering
what type of material your card will be, you need to look at the end
use of the card, the life of the card, how it will be affixed and
the method in which it will be imprinted.

Labels

The affixed label is made up of a pressure sensitive
stock. The label stock consists of a liner, an adhesive layer and
the facestock. The labels are available in different facestocks and
different adhesive types. What type best fits your needs will be determined
by the end use of the label, how it is imprinted, the life span of
the label, exposure conditions and completion methods. For more details
on the types of label stock available, see Labels
- Paper.

The tissues are manufactured with sensitive transfer
oil enabling a good image quality when affixed on a multiple part
for processing on an impact printer. The oils in the tissue have a
shelf life of approximately 6 to 12 months. The shelf life should
be taken into consideration when determining the quantity of stencil
forms you will order. Contact your manufacturer if you have questions
on what type of stencil tissue to use or on what the shelf life of
the tissue would be.

With an integrated product, the card or label is actually part
of the carrier. Therefore, they are both made up of the same stock. Whatever
stock is used, it must work for both the carrier form and the card or label.
Shown below are brief descriptions of the material available for integrated
cards and labels.

Paper for Integrated Carriers
and Products

Cards

The card and carrier can be made up of paper, laminated
paper and flexible plastic. Each type of stock is available in different
weights, finishes and colors. The paper can be coated or uncoated,
and range from 20 lb. to 150 lb. in weight. The flexible plastic comes
in 7 mil. to 20 mil. thickness and is available in many stock colors.

Labels

The label and carrier can be made of paper, laminated
foil, vinyl, polyester, and thermal transfer stock. The stock types
are available in white, clear and standard colors. Not all types are
available in all colors. Some standard stock weights available are
20 to 24 lb., 50 to 60 lb. and 2 to 4 mil. For more details on the
types of label stock available, see Labels
- Paper.

Note: Remember that the card
or label of the integrated product is part of the continuous, laser
sheet or single sheet carrier and both will be made up of the same
stock. Whatever stock is used, it has to be suitable for the card
or label, the carrier and the method of imprinting of the integrated
product.